PBS's signature (and multi-award-winning) natural-history series uses gifted wildlife documentarians and stunning photography to reveal what its first host, Donald Johanson, called `the magic and mystery of the fascinating natural world.' The series has garnered numerous prizes, including the Sierra Club Award and both an Emmy and a Peabody in 1987 for `A Season in the Sun,' a memorable portrait of East Africa by Alan and Joan Root. Its first show was the lyrical `Flight of the Condor.'

Vianet Djenguet has lived half his life in Europe, yet his heart still
lies in his homeland, his Congo. As a successful wildlife cameraman,
Vianet is returning to his roots to reveal the beauty and majesty of his
country and the people within. His journey will be one of
self-discovery as he travels up the Congo River toward his ancestral
home, meeting an abundance of weird and wonderful characters along the
way, both animal and human. Finally, Vianet is able to give his beloved
homeland the glorious spotlight it deserves and discovers an even
deeper connection with this place than he could have ever imagined.
"You haven't really travelled until you experience a place like the
Congo," says Vianet.
First Air Date: 10/19/2016